Givesomeoneyour fullattentionOffer words ofencouragementSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedValidatesomeone’sfeelingsShare akind noteormessageShowpatienceduring atoughconversationListenwithoutinterruptingExpressgratitudesincerelyRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Say “Thatsoundschallenging”Say “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer tolisten withoutgiving adviceNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inShare apersonalexperienceto connectRecognizenon-verbalcuesOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedAcknowledgesomeone’seffortIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itAsk open-endedquestionsCelebratesomeone’ssuccessSay “Iappreciateyou”Use positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Givesomeoneyour fullattentionOffer words ofencouragementSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedValidatesomeone’sfeelingsShare akind noteormessageShowpatienceduring atoughconversationListenwithoutinterruptingExpressgratitudesincerelyRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Say “Thatsoundschallenging”Say “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer tolisten withoutgiving adviceNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inShare apersonalexperienceto connectRecognizenon-verbalcuesOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedAcknowledgesomeone’seffortIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itAsk open-endedquestionsCelebratesomeone’ssuccessSay “Iappreciateyou”Use positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Give someone your full attention
  2. Offer words of encouragement
  3. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  4. Validate someone’s feelings
  5. Share a kind note or message
  6. Show patience during a tough conversation
  7. Listen without interrupting
  8. Express gratitude sincerely
  9. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  10. Ask “How can I help?”
  11. Say “That sounds challenging”
  12. Say “I understand how you feel”
  13. Offer to listen without giving advice
  14. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  15. Share a personal experience to connect
  16. Recognize non-verbal cues
  17. Offer help without being asked
  18. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  19. Include someone who feels left out
  20. Give space when someone needs it
  21. Ask open-ended questions
  22. Celebrate someone’s success
  23. Say “I appreciate you”
  24. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)